MOUNT VERNON — Gleason Wayne McGehee, 88, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 10:55 pm November 8, 2023, at Mount Vernon Health Care Center.

He was born August 4, 1935 in (Birthplace) to the late Chalen and Inez (Morgan) McGehee. Gleason married Julie Ann (Phelps) McGehee in December 1968. She preceded him in death on June 7, 2020.

Gleason is survived by his children, Gary McGehee and wife, Donna, Crystal Ballard and husband, Faron, and Jamie McGehee and wife, Dolores, all of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Brittany McGehee, Brianna McGehee, Chalon McGehee, Shelbi Jones and husband, Morgan, Grayson Ballard, Tylor McGehee, Hunter McGehee, Nevaeh McGehee, and Shelia Gann; and great-grandchildren, Oakley, River, Colson, Brady, Lukas, Savannah, and Kendall.

In addition to his wife and parents, Gleason was preceded in death by his son, Rick McGehee; sisters, LaVera Earls and Thelma Dare; brother, Homer McGehee; and great-grandson, Malachi.

Gleason will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Wolf Prairie Cemetery in Mount Vernon with Pastor Chris Bean officiating. Interment will follow.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.